When showing group means on a graph, _____
a. line graphs are preferred
b. line graphs are only preferred when the independent variable is categorical
c. line graphs are preferred when the dependent variable is categorical
d. line graphs are no longer preferred
D
Line graphs are no longer preferred because some people interpreted them to be indicating values between the points graphed on the X-axis.
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a) nonverbal abilities such as rotating objects b) verbal knowledge c) musical knowledge d) knowledge of major world historical figures
Which of the following are impaired by alcohol consumption and increase the risk of car accidents by drunk drivers?
a. retinal disparity and convergence b. convergence and brightness constancy c. figure-ground effect and retinal disparity d. size and shape constancy
When we group together all cars, regardless of the make of an individual car, because they share common characteristics or attributes, we are using
a. algorithms. b. heuristics. c. concept formation. d. divergent thinking.
A representative sample is one that
a. contains every possible score on the dependent variable. b. accurately reflect the characteristics of the population. c. is based on a systematic selection of participants. d. is also known as a biased sample.